# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, AZ

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR21FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA352.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2021 · N3906X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning for a cross-country flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR19LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA180.md): Piper PA28R · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2019 · N786N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting right quartering headwind, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR15CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA078.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N3811M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA086.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2009 · N2085T · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX05LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA214.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N5229T · Substantial damage
  > The fracture/separation of an engine intake valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA181.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N55069 · Substantial damage
  > the improper flare by an undetermined crewmember, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA227.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N2882R · Substantial damage
  > substantial damage to the airplane during an unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA063.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Morenci, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N1451T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA036.md): Piper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N3032R · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4826Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on short final landing approach. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1998 · N9320N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot to maintain directional control and properly supervise the landing. A contributing factor was the unavailability of brakes on the instructor's side (the right side) of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N2226T · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX84LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1984 · N4820T · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing was made on a road after the plt shut down the eng due to a 'run-away' prop. During the landing roll, the left wing tip struck a reflector post followed by the right wing striking a sign post. An eng overhaul & an annual inspection had been…
- [NTSB LAX82DA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA348.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N7675C · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, he planned a fuel stop at needles, CA, but was unaware that services were not available until after arrival. He departed needles with low fuel in both tanks and attempted to reach Prescott, AZ before dark. However, darkness occurred…
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ95.md): Piper PA-28R · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N4951T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ29.md): Piper PA-28 · Apache Junct, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1978 · N9309N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ04.md): Piper PA-28R · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1977 · N2881T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA016-201375.md): Piper PA-28R · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1976 · N298CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ66.md): Piper PA-28R · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1976 · N9309N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ34.md): Piper PA-28 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1975 · N1593X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL063.md): Piper PA-28R · Page, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1975 · N16312 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ36.md): Piper PA-28R · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1973 · N4995S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL023.md): Piper PA-28 · Dragoon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1972 · N5009S · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD056.md): Piper PA-28R · Lukachukai, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1972 · N4596T · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102811'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102811&state=AZ

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